A statement from Sheer claimed that the photos had a clear objective: "The vision we had for the cover shoot was immediate - to take this girl who is known for her tubulent life, and remind the world that this is a beautiful young woman who can be both charming and elegant, whilst also retaining her strength and sexuality."

The magazine went on to say that Contostavlos "instantly scorched any diva rumours" with her attitude during the shoot, saying that her admission that she "lacked knowledge" of the fashion world made her "impossibly easy" to work with.

The 24-year-old said of the shoot: "I like the images, but I hate having to stand still. I like to move around a lot and be active. Being quiet and still is a challenge for me!"

She added: "I'm learning as I go along, I'm no model but I am getting better at posing."

When asked if she feels pressure over the way she looks on The X Factor, she replied; "No - that side of things really doesn't bother me. I've always said that I see fashion as a form of self-expression in the same way I do through music. It's not something I worry about."